Neil Patrick Harris joins TikTok as “cringy dad” and fans are in love

Neil Patrick Harris has finally joined TikTok, and fans of the How I Met Your Mother actor are excited for him to upload more videos to the platform.

If you look at a list of the most legendary actors of all time, Neil Patrick Harris is going to likely be towards the top of that list.

Some may know him as Doctor Doogie Houser, while others may recognize Harris as Count Olaf in “A Series of Unfortunate Events” on Netflix or Barney Stinson from How I Met Your Mother.

He’s now the latest celeb to join TikTok and fans of the actor are excited to see what he has in store.

Neil Patrick Harris finally joins TikTok

On February 22, 2024, Neil Patrick Harris posted a video alongside his two kids — making it clear that he’s finally on TikTok.

In the clip, he does his iconic “Legen…dary” line from How I Met Your Mother, and his kids aren’t exactly a fan of his actions.

“I’m gonna have so many followers and I’m gonna up my rizz,” he said. “I’m gonna be a snack. TikTok is going to be legen…dary.”

Fans flooded the comments as soon as NPH’s video hit the For You Page, with over 17,000 people sharing their reaction in the hours since it was posted.

“Knew I needed Barney Stinson as Neil Patrick Harris as a dad. Thank you universe thank you,” one user replied.

Another said: “NPH is in his cringy dad era and I’m here for it.”

“I’m old! I remember the first pictures with the kids! can’t wait to see what’s up for Halloween this year!” a third replied.